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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 768.63 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 768.63 and 308.34 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 768.63 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/768.63 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 768.63 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 236,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,999.37/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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